- Centerstage Events

European court's ruling on trademark of Rubik's Cube took centerstage on Wednesday, 09 July 2025 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 1

Saba Saba protests In Kenya...

Eleven people die and 29 are injured in Kenya during Saba Saba protests, as police clash with demonstrators opposing police brutality, high living costs, and corruption. Marking 35 years since Kenya’s first pro-democracy rally, protesters face tear gas and water cannons in Nairobi. Roads to parliament and the president’s office are barricaded, businesses shut down, and unrest spreads to towns like Kitengela, where protesters light bonfires before being dispersed.

Monday, 7 July, 2025

Bulgaria’s request to join the eurozone approved...

The European Parliament has approved Bulgaria’s request to join the eurozone, with 531 votes in favor, 69 against, and 79 abstentions. Despite recent protests in Bulgaria opposing the move, lawmakers confirm the country meets all necessary criteria. Rapporteur Eva Maydell called the vote a “clear message” of readiness and a significant step toward full European integration. If finalized, Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro.

Tuesday, 8 July, 2025

Rubik’s Cube design cannot be trademarked...

The European Court of Justice has ruled that the Rubik’s Cube design cannot be trademarked, ending a long legal battle over its intellectual property status. The court found that the cube’s shape, grid, and color scheme are functional features essential to gameplay, not just decorative elements. As EU law prohibits trademarks on purely functional designs, the ruling upholds earlier decisions, keeping the iconic puzzle toy free from exclusive commercial control.

Wednesday, 9 July, 2025

U.S. government sues California over Eggs...

The U.S. government has sued California, claiming its egg and chicken regulations contributed to a national spike in egg prices, which hit $6.23 per dozen earlier this year amid a bird flu outbreak. The Department of Justice argues that California’s laws—AB 1437, Proposition 2, and Proposition 12—impose costly standards on out-of-state farmers, violating federal authority and disrupting national egg supply chains. The lawsuit seeks to restore uniform, federal oversight of egg production.

Thursday, 10 July, 2025

Bitcoin surges to a new all-time high...

Bitcoin surges to a new all-time high, trading above $118,000 (€100,000), driven by renewed institutional interest and a bullish market outlook. The rally follows record gains on the Nasdaq and investor enthusiasm around tech giants like Nvidia, now valued at $4 trillion. The spike comes just ahead of the U.S. Congress’s “Crypto Week” beginning July 14, where lawmakers will debate landmark crypto regulation. Bitcoin is up over 20% this year.

Friday, 11 July, 2025

New Caledonia now State of New Caledonia...

France has reached a historic autonomy deal with New Caledonia, declaring it a “State of New Caledonia” within the French Republic. The agreement grants the territory its own nationality and control over foreign policy, with the option to vote on further sovereignty powers like defence and justice. While falling short of full independence sought by many Indigenous Kanaks, the deal aims to resolve tensions after 2024 unrest and includes plans for economic recovery and nickel industry renewal.

Saturday, 12 July, 2025

Jannik Sinner defeats Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner defeats two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 to win his first Wimbledon title, becoming the first Italian to claim a singles crown at the All England Club. The win marks Sinner’s fourth Grand Slam title and avenges his French Open loss to Alcaraz five weeks earlier. Sinner and Alcaraz have now won seven consecutive Grand Slams, echoing historic rivalries like Federer vs. Nadal.

Sunday, 13 July, 2025